Births and deaths in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 78,153 children were born alive in 2025 and 71,904 people died; births exceeded deaths by +6,249. In the week to 27 September 2026, 1,224 people died against 1,326 expected (provisional).
Births and deaths per year since 1970
Births Deaths
Per month
Births Deaths
On average over the last ten years, most deaths occur in December.
Deaths per week and expected value
Deaths Expected
Line: reported deaths; dashed: the FSO expected value; band: usual range (99%). The latest weeks are estimates and are still revised.
All cantons 2025
| Canton | Births | Deaths | Balance | Births per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich | 14,981 | 11,654 | +3,327 | 9.2 |
| Bern | 8,743 | 9,921 | −1,178 | 8.1 |
| Lucerne | 3,885 | 3,302 | +583 | 8.8 |
| Uri | 322 | 341 | −19 | 8.3 |
| Schwyz | 1,412 | 1,248 | +164 | 8.3 |
| Obwalden | 298 | 305 | −7 | 7.5 |
| Nidwalden | 374 | 354 | +20 | 8.2 |
| Glarus | 317 | 435 | −118 | 7.5 |
| Zug | 1,175 | 899 | +276 | 8.7 |
| Fribourg | 3,280 | 2,299 | +981 | 9.3 |
| Solothurn | 2,468 | 2,551 | −83 | 8.5 |
| Basel-Stadt | 1,837 | 1,937 | −100 | 9.0 |
| Basel-Landschaft | 2,266 | 2,802 | −536 | 7.5 |
| Schaffhausen | 710 | 786 | −76 | 7.9 |
| Appenzell Outer Rhodes | 507 | 515 | −8 | 8.9 |
| Appenzell Inner Rhodes | 153 | 150 | +3 | 9.1 |
| St. Gallen | 4,826 | 4,320 | +506 | 8.9 |
| Grisons | 1,421 | 1,906 | −485 | 6.9 |
| Aargau | 6,443 | 5,599 | +844 | 8.7 |
| Thurgau | 2,642 | 2,372 | +270 | 8.7 |
| Ticino | 2,285 | 3,476 | −1,191 | 6.4 |
| Vaud | 7,833 | 5,968 | +1,865 | 9.1 |
| Valais | 2,981 | 2,994 | −13 | 7.9 |
| Neuchâtel | 1,432 | 1,601 | −169 | 7.9 |
| Geneva | 5,002 | 3,479 | +1,523 | 9.3 |
| Jura | 560 | 690 | −130 | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How many children were born in Switzerland in 2025?
78,153 live births (FSO).
How many people died in Switzerland in 2025?
71,904 deaths (FSO).
In which month do most people die?
On average over the last ten years in December, because of flu and the winter months.
Where do the figures come from?
From the Federal Statistical Office: vital statistics (BEVNAT) and mortality monitoring. Only figures are published, no information on individuals.
Sources: FSO, vital statistics (BEVNAT), demographic balance, mortality monitoring. bfs.admin.ch · Key figures for every hospital (beds, cases, staff): FOPH (in German)